1 AS 1012.4.

1—1999

TM
Australian Standard

Methods of testing concrete

Method 4.1: Determination of air content of
freshly mixed concrete— Measuring reduction in
concrete volume with increased air pressure

1 SCOPE
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This Standard sets out the method for determining the air content of freshly mixed concrete
from observations of the change in volume of the concrete when it is subjected to an
increased air pressure (see Note 1).
The method provides for compaction of the sample either by rodding or by vibration (see
Note 2).
NOTES:
1 This method is intended for use with concretes made with relatively dense natural aggregates
for which the aggregate correction factor can be determined satisfactorily by the technique
described in Clause 10. It is not recommended for use with concretes made with lightweight
aggregates, or aggregates of high porosity (see AS 1012.4.3).
2 The results obtained will be dependent on the compaction method used.
3 This Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. The Standard
does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. The user of this
Standard should establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4 Data on the precision of the test method were not available at the time of publication. This
information will be included when available.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1012 Methods of testing concrete
1012.1 Method 1: Sampling of fresh concrete
1012.2 Method 2: Preparation of concrete mixes in the laboratory
1012.3.1 Method 3.1: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete—Slump
test
1012.4.3 Method 4.3: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete—Measuring air
volume when concrete is dispersed in water
1012.8 Method 8: Method for making and curing concrete compression, indirect tensile and
flexure test specimens, in the laboratory or in the field

3 PRINCIPLE
The air content of freshly mixed concrete is determined by measuring the reduction in the
volume of the concrete caused by the application of a specified pressure to the concrete.

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AS 1012.4.1-1999, Methods of testing concrete

Determination of air content of freshly mixed
concrete - Measuring reduction in concrete volume
This is a free 1 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

with increased air pressure

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